Lake Placid Man Cuffed On Burglary, Assault And Menacing Charges

Lake Placid Village Police said Maxwell C. Menkel was arrested after he allegedly assaulted someone, tried to keep them from leaving a residence and damaged property inside. Authorities said the victim was able to escape and flee to a nearby residence where Menkel allegedly followed, unlawfully entered that residence, and assaulted another person with a bat. He faces burglary, assault and menacing charges.